KM256561 - Specialist Occupational Therapist

An Occupational Therapist (OT), registered with HCPC, is sought to join the CAMHS OT Service to work with young people aged 0-18 years within Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire. Young people will be seen within the CAMHS Links Unit at the City Hospital, Aberdeen, and within the community. The post holder will be based at the Links Unit as part of a multidisciplinary team in CAMHS. This is a temporary post to backfill a secondment and is based within a small CAMHS OT and AHP team until July 2028.

The CAMHS team is welcoming and has a broad range of skills and knowledge, which encompasses profession specific and other modalities.

The post holder will be confident in OT practice and welcome the opportunity to extend skills and develop differing competencies in a more specialist CAMHS role. The person will require excellent communication skills and be a team player. Training and support for professional development will be provided and we are committed to regular supervision to support safe practice.

Candidates should be aware that there will be a requirement to travel therefore holding a full driving licence is essential for this post.

Interviews will take place on 29 September 2026

Informal enquiries to Jackie Berry, AHP Lead, on 01224 557819 / 07980939768 or by email [email protected] or Frances Cross, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, on 01224 551955 or by email: [email protected]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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